Australia will give $10 million (US$6.9 million) in humanitarian assistance to help response efforts following Turkey’s devastating earthquake.
The death toll from Monday’s quake has risen to more than 4,300.
Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong said Australia’s consular services were working with local authorities to follow up on a “small number” of citizens in affected areas.
“It is a crisis that is affecting so many of our fellow human beings. We will continue to monitor the unfolding situation on the ground,” she told the Senate.
The government will provide $7 million to Turkey, of which $4 million will be provided through Red Cross and Red Crescent partners to support the injured and evacuation efforts with food and items such as tents and blankets….